RESOURCES

The American Red Cross provides worldwide communications and support network that serves as a lifeline between military service members, veterans, retirees, DoD employees, DoD contactors, and their families.
Please have the following information ready for the military caseworker:
– Full name
– Rank/rating
– Branch of service (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard)
– Social Security Number or Date of Birth
– Military address
– Information about the deployed unit and home base unit (for deployed service members only)

The South Plains Regional Chapter Service to the Armed Forces supports our military members and their families by providing referrals to partner agencies that may be of assistance to your needs. We do not provide direct financial, transportation, housing, or legal assistance.

Contact Info:
If you are a military service member or family member living in Bailey, Cochran, Crosby, Dickens, Floyd, Garza, Hale, Hockley, Kent, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Motley, Terry, or Yoakum County please call: 1.888.737.4306.

If you are an active duty solider or a family member that lives with them outside of these counties and within the US, please call: 1.877. 272.7337. If you are a veteran at risk of becoming homeless or attempting to exit homelessness, please call: 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838) for assistance. If you are a non active duty military member, spouse, family member, or citizen living within Texas wishing to report domestic violence, please call your local emergency number or 2-1-1 for a referral to the closest shelter or counselor.

Website: www.lubbock.redcross.org

(2-1-1) is the abbreviated dialing code for free information and referrals about local community organizations and resources. It serves as the first number to call to link individuals and families to appropriate resources and information. 2-1-1 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in multiple languages.

People calling 2-1-1 in Texas are connected directly to their local Area Information Center (AIC). The AIC maintains a comprehensive regional database of resources including federal, state, and local government agencies, community based organizations, and qualified private businesses. The South Plains region has an AIC which is located in Lubbock and serves the fifteen surrounding counties, including Bailey, Cochran, Crosby, Dickens, Floyd, Garza, Hale, Hockley, King, Laredo, Lubbock, Lynn, Motley, Terry, and Yoakum.

(2-1-1) Texas is a program of the Health and Human Services Commission and the City of Lubbock Community Services Block Grant Program, in collaboration with South Plains Association of Governments. In addition to the help line and website, 2-1-1 Texas South Plains provides a printed resource directory known as the Health & Human Services Information & Referral Directory or “Red Book,” which is available for $10.

Contact Info:
Aida Martinez, Director
Texas South Plains
Phone: 806-762-8721
Fax: 806-765-9544

Website: www.211txsouthplains.org

The Office of Veterans Business Development’s mission is to maximize the availability, applicability and usability of all administration small business programs for Veterans, Service-Disabled Veterans, Reserve Component Members, and their Dependents or Survivors.

Contact Info:
Armando Garcia, Lead Lender Relations Specialist
Veterans Business Development Officer
Lubbock District Office
1205 Texas Avenue, Room 408
Lubbock, Texas 79401-2693
Phone: 806-472-7462 ext: 104

Website: www.sba.gov

We are a non-profit organization established and designed to provide counseling services to Lubbock and the surrounding areas. Veterans are not charged for our services.

Contact Info:
Bryan Moffitt, Executive Director
Family Counseling Services
5701 Ave P Street
Lubbock, Texas 79412
Phone: 806-577-9987
Fax: 806-747-3219

South Plains Detachment Marine Corps League is located in Lubbock, Texas. Our membership is comprised of honorably discharged Marine Veterans, Active Duty Marines, FMF Corpsmen, Marine Reserves with over 90 days of service, and Retired Marines. Under certain provisions Associate Membership is permissible. League members participate in: Volunteer Service Programs, Awards and Scholarships, youth programs. The detachment also participates in patriotic ceremonies, military functions, Toys for Tots, and other community programs and activities.

Contact Info:
Jimmy Perez, Junior Vice Commandant

Website: www.spmcl.org

South Plains College is approved as a college where veterans may obtain an education through the Veterans Administration program. Eligible veterans are paid an educational allowance by the Veterans Administration while they are attending college. For more information, contact the Student Affairs Office on the Levelland Campus, the Financial Aid Office/Veterans Affairs Office at the SPC Reese Center, or the Department of Veteran Affairs at 1-800-827-1000.

Contact Info:
Dane Dewbre, Associate Dean of College Relations
1401 S. College Avenue
Levelland, Texas 79336
Phone: 806-894-9611 ext: 2210
Fax: 806-894-4701

Levelland:
Judy Walker
Phone: 806-716-2361

Reese Center:
Casey Martin
Phone: 806-716-4614